Misunderstandings and mistaken identity abound. Making for marvelous interactions between Hope, a bored, self-professed flirt and Gideon, an Earl she mistakenly assumes is the new Vicar. Really enjoyed witnessing the interaction between them..
Nadine Millard, Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me an advance copy for my honest feedback.

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All the residents of Halton know the Templeton sisters, and Hope is the beautiful and flirtatious one. But, she wants people to see her as more than her face, so when she comes upon a stranger as she leaves the lake following a swim - half naked to top it all off - she decides to brazen it out. Coming across the handsome stranger again, and realising he lied about being the new vicar - that was his brother Kit - and he is in fact Gideon Bell, Earl of Claremont, Hope is determined to hate him. But the longer the pair are in company, it's clear the attraction between them is more than either can fight, but their past won't allow them to trust their instincts, and they may be doomed to lose their love.

As soon as Gideon and Hope met, it was clear they were bound for an epic romance. I think I liked this book even more than the first one, as the characters seemed more right for each over. Gideon had had a traumatic experience with the woman who later became his step mother, and was determined to not fall in love, and not marry any time soon. But meeting Hope, here was the only woman who made him feel more than a touch of lust, and he found himself imagining a future, with children and happiness, for the first time. I liked that Hope didn't back down from her ideals, and she wanted to be more than just a pretty face. This was such a fun read, and I'm really looking forward to reading the next book now!

Romance and a Mistaken Identity

She thought him a vicar, and he did not correct her assumption. Would she ever forgive the deception? Gideon had his reasons, but did they justify the duplicity? If logic failed him, perhaps love might succeed. Hope and Gideon might find themselves at odds, but their hearts are beating for one another.

When the past catches up with Gideon, what will happen? It won’t be an easy path for the two lovers. There are challenging times ahead. Are they up to the task? Will love prevail? I enjoyed Hope and Gideon’s story, and I would recommend it to those who like historical romance with a dash of secret and scandal.

Midsummer Madness is a quick read, snappy dialogue and interesting concept. I don't know if I particularly liked this one, but kept at it because it was such a quick read. Maybe if I had read the other book in the series I would have enjoyed more? But it can be read as a standalone and you'll get it.
I was a little weary of hearing how beautiful the main character was, it got way too repetitive to hear about her beauty.
I always like when the main characters keep running in to each other, or thrown together! I want to read about them, not others! So that was enjoyable. The misconceptions did get tiresome, but at least not angsty at all.
I'd say if you are looking for something to read this book/series isn't where I would first head, but if you're like me and devour books, go for it. It isn't terrible, isn't great-- nice read for the beach.

This second installment of the Lord of All Seasons series by Nadine Millard is a quick paced delightful romp for the summer season. I was quickly swept up into this low angst, insta love romance and left with a smile on my face. Millard's writing is well paced, charming and the perfect escape for an afternoon. I loved the first book in this series and this is a great follow up as we watch the Templeworth sister's find their perfect romances.

Hope has established herself as a flirt because she has constantly been told that beauty is her best asset. But Hope wants adventure and an epic romance so she will not settle for anything less. Gideon, an Earl, is looking for a distraction from past mistakes, and when he comes across a bathing beauty he is cautious believe a beautiful woman will only cause you trouble. But of course these two find themselves constantly clashing together surrounded my mishaps, mistaken identities and misunderstanding before they finally decide to embrace their attraction.

Hope is such a fun and bold character, I love that she stands up for herself, I love that she knows she is beautiful but also does not rely on that beauty to make her life easier, and I love that she will fight for what she wants. I love that Gideon is so quickly entranced by Hope and that he must learn to move past preconceived ideas of beautiful women and see Hope for the gem that she is. Gideon and Hope both easily fall into a rapport with each other that has a nice sizzle of chemistry. Millard does a lovely job of building the tension between these two as they get to know each other and develop feelings for the other. I love that the conflict in their relationship is from the outside and I love that this conflict does not destroy any trust that these two of begun to build with the other. This is a sweet and lovely romance between two people who are able to see the value in the other. I love that these two both feel like they are on the same ground and footing with the other which leads to the development of a strong foundation for their relationship.

If a fast paced, sweetly romantic historical romance is what you crave this is a charming and fun countryside romance perfect for a summer afternoon! I am looking forward to the continuation in this series as well as continuing to explore Millard's backlist.

I enjoyed this! Hope was fun in the first book of this series, probably more so than her serious elder sister (Elodie, whose story makes up Book 1).

The earl, Gideon, makes an immediate impression on Hope, when he spies her coming out of the water after a swim. She mistakes him for his brother, who is coming to take up a position in the church in their village - and is rather disappointed that the first man to provoke any remote interest in her is a stuffy man of the cloth.

This misunderstanding and some murky things in Gideon's past which continue to haunt him make for some obstacles to happily ever after, and watching these two likeable protagonists navigate their way, was a fun read!

This is the second book in Ms. Millard's delightful A Lord for All Seasons series. Hope is known as the beautiful and flirtatious one of her sisters. She has many admirers but she wants people to see her for more than her looks. She longs for a romance that is filled with excitement and adventure. When she meets Gideon at the lake, she believes him to be the one who can give her just that. She mistakes him for the new vicar, who in fact is not him but his brother, but he does not make any attempt to correct her. They have a strong and immediate attraction to each other and with each encounter their attraction grows stronger. But Gideon is running from a scandalous past, and it finally catches up with him. Will he let it affect his future with Hope?
This was an entertaining story of mistaken identity that added a unique and fun twist to the romance. The characters were delightful and their witty banter was fun and kept me smiling. A well-written, fun romance that I absolutely loved and could not put down. This is definitely one book and series you don't want to miss. I wholeheartedly recommend!
I received a complimentary copy from Dragonblade Publishing via Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

A wild romp of mischievousness! Hope Temolewporth has always been beautiful and an incorrigible flirt. She has such spunk and vivacity, yet she feels her pretty face is all anyone sees. It is a delight to see Gideon Bell, Lord Claremont fall so utterly besotted p, so quickly. For all his dark past, she is exactly the bright light he needs to heal him. I adored the witty, charged and friendly banter between Hope and Gideon. The fact that he falls just as quickly into the role of protector to her sisters is genuinely endearing. I loved the fact that we still got to see Christian and Elodie, and their blinding love still strong. All of the relationships in this family are so strong and well written, a pure delight. One line sums up the craziness that is the Templeworth family, What fun is midsummer without a little madness in it? The madness that is the Templeworth’s is impossible not to love!

She felt no man noticed anything about her except her beauty. Why couldn't they see past that to the person she was inside? Although having had several proposals, none of them had even touched her heart.

He was coming to the small town to spend time with his brother who was to be the new vicar. But the first thing he sees is the most beautiful woman coming up out of the lake after a swim. wow.

Such a fun story with mistaken identity, witty banter and an attraction that cannot be denied. But there are secrets and past hurts that have to be dealt with. Another fantastic addition to this series!

Miss Hope Templeworth has been praised for her beauty all her life, but nobody ever sees anything else about her. The Templeworth sisters are all known for their hoydenish ways. They do what they want and fiercely protect each other.
Gideon Bell, Earl of Claremont has been traveling since a woman caused his family so much trouble. Now with his brother taking his uncle's place as vicar in a small village, it's time to reunite.
Our outrageous characters make this historical romance a lot of fun. There is a lot of emotion to go with the giggles and sexy scenes.
You might have met the sisters before in the first book in the series, but you don't need to have read that to enjoy this one.
Great fun.

I do so enjoy it when the opening pages of a book grab my attention and keep me entertained to the very end. I thoroughly enjoyed this wildly witty romance with the Templeworth sisters once again making their indelible mark on society. Hope Templeworth is certainly capable of brazening out public comment and censure of her outrageous behavior, but when caught in a less than decorous situation, she has to keep her wits about her in the presence of the Earl of Claremont. Hope, unfortunately, mistakes Gideon for the new Reverend, who is in fact his brother, and Gideon has no compunction about nurturing the deception. That is until it can no longer be kept under wraps, at which point he comes under fire from the Templeworth sisters, who stick together through thick and thin. Gideon is living under a cloud of guilt and shame for past actions, but when his past comes back to visit him, he discovers that he has support and protection from unexpected sources. Through it all, Hope discovers that all it takes is to fall in love with the man who would keep her heart safe, to make her feel truly worthwhile. The novel comes to a delightful and romantic conclusion, although Gideon does experience some trepidation about the future when it comes to Hope's younger sisters. I received a copy of this highly entertaining novel as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

Hope Templeworth was warm, really warm would better describe how she was feeling. A dip in the lake seemed like the natural thing to do. Nobody was around and she could really use a cool plunge into the water. Things were going fine until it was time to come out and of course; she was caught. But just who was this man that found her? Goodness, could it be the new village vicar? He was due any day and just who is this man looking at her? Gideon Bell, Earl of Claremont, was hoping to spend a few days with his aunt and uncle unwinding the affairs of his life. But this encounter is just too wonderful to miss. Naturally, he did not tell her who he was or what he was doing by the lake. Just how will this meeting be explained and how will this midsummer incident be explained? What a wonderful plot and interesting storyline Nadine Millard has supplied us to experience. Thank you.

A beautifully written book where every character is fascinating & fully formed. The intriguing story allowed me to fully immerse myself in the story & to feel the plot progression deeply.

A very fun and entertaining book with misunderstandings and great banter and chemistry. I never saw the twist coming towards the end but all's well that ends well. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

Hope Templeworth has established herself as the flirt of the notorious Templeworth girls. Having spent her life being told that her beauty is her only true asset, it’s no surprise that she uses it to her advantage on occasion. A chance encounter with a tall, dark, and handsome stranger has Hope believing that she might be on the way to getting what she wants. That is until she finds out he’s the new village vicar. Gideon Bell, Earl of Claremont doesn’t think he’ll find anything to distract him from the mess he’s made of his life. That is of course until he comes across a half-naked woman walking out of a lake. A woman who just so happens to be the most beautiful creature he’s ever seen. He can’t seem to keep away from the beautiful Hope. Especially when he realizes that contrary to being after his title, she has mistaken him for his brother Kit, the reverend.
Hope is the second of the four Templeworth sisters to find love & what a fun, entertaining humorous story it was. I loved both Gideon & Hope, he still hasn’t fully recovered from the scandal his family endured, she thinks all anyone sees is her beauty. Their attraction is electric from their first meeting & the heat only increases with each meeting, however it is their verbal bantering, which made this book for me. There are misunderstandings, assumptions which added to a fun, witty romance made this a book I was loathe to put down
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Midsummer Madness by Nadine Millard is the second book of A Lord for All Seasons. Hope Templeworth has been established as the flirt of the Templeworth sisters. She has always been told that her great beauty is her only asset. Hope dreams of a romance full of adventure. She wants to leave her small village. When she has a chance encounter with a handsome stranger, Hope thinks he may be the one to give her what she wants. But then she discovers he is the village’s new vicar. Gideon Bell, Earl of Claremont life takes an unexpected turn when he comes across a half-naked woman at the lake. He immediately takes note of this woman’s great beauty, but Gideon’s past has warn his off of beautiful women. He finds himself unable to resist her. When a misunderstanding leads to Hope believing he is the vicar and not his brother, he decides to go with it.

I definitely liked the whole misunderstanding about Gideon. It added a fun element to the story, but I kind of wish the misunderstanding lasted a little bit longer. I also liked the parts where we got to see a bit of Gideon’s past and what exactly went down.

Those Templeton sisters are at it again in Halton.
Hope Templeton is considered the most beautiful of her sisters. Yes she has many admirers, but she wants to be more than her looks. Gideon Bell, the Earl of Claremont, is waiting for his brother Kit to arrive in Halton. Their uncle is retiring as the vicar and Kit is taking his place. Gideon meets Hope at the lake swimming and pretends to be the new vicar. He can tell by the glint in her eyes she is trouble. Gideon's game backfires and he realizes he must apologize. Hope doesn't make it easy. Just as things seem to be going their way, the painful past finds Gideon and Kit in Halton. Gideon may have to give up Hope and the happiness he wants.
The Templeton sisters are very close, unconventional and ignored by their parents. Many times this leads to chaos. They aren't shy about speaking their minds which can be very humorous.
Heat level 2
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

I will start by saying I read this without having read the first book, but did not find that to be a problem. I will definitely now go back and read the first book because it sounds like the story is highly enjoyable. This book draws you in right from the beginning and keeps your interest throughout. Hope and her sisters are fantastic (I can't wait to see what happens with them in future stories) and their interactions are well balanced between bickering, comic moments, and loving support. One of my favorite things about this book is that the author allows Hope to get angry without immediately making her feel guilty or overly dramatic. Her interaction with Gideon when she finds out about his role in the whole mistaken identity situation was fantastic. Even better than their moments trading barbs are those in which they are falling in love with one another. Gideon's backstory is a rough one (I really hope Kit gets to have his own happy ending at some point) but does serve to show how perfect a match he and Hope are. I will saw the twist involving Elaine's re-entry into Gideon's life was one I did not see coming. I really thought it was going to go another way.